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Reports on the International Village concept introduced in DeKalb County, Atlanta. Cultural diversity; Buford Highway corridor; Village as brainchild of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; Center for multicultural communications and understanding; Increase of volunteers; Evolution of Chamblee and Doraville; Redevelopment of portions of Chamblee and Doraville with an international theme; Resident participation; Korean community; Chinese community; More.

Observes the significant increase in the number of foreign chambers of commerce, consuls and economic-development agencies that have set up offices in Atlanta. Good exposure from the 1996 Olympic games; Increased trade between the Southeastern United States and Israel; Australian companies that established branches in Georgia.

Presents the `Business Atlanta' survey of metro Atlanta's largest companies. Focus on 250 top public, private and internationally owned companies; Increase in revenues, capital investment expenditures and employment numbers; Variables that affect sales.

Reports on the PATH Foundation's receipt of funding for construction of initial section of a 110-mile network of bike and pedestrian trails in the metro area. NationsBank and Blue Circle America as donors; Targeting of companies with interests in the 1996 Olympics; PATH trails as part of the larger Atlanta Region Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways.

Reports on the adoption of economic-development rules for Georgia led by Governor Zell Miller. Emphasis on team play and needs of existing industries; Listing of the top 100 international companies with US headquarters in Georgia.

Reports on the mandate issued by Georgia Governor Zell Miller to public and private officials to forego turf battles, attract new companies to the state and provide expansion incentives for existing industry. Governor's Development Council (GDC); Balancing the region's economic needs and developing a statewide economic-development strategy.

Reports that Atlanta was being unnoticed as a high-technology area.

Reports on business activities of grocery-store companies in Atlanta, Georgia. Publix; Harris Teeter; Kroger; A&P.